The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-11-26
ONLY THREE WEEKS MORE,
And DR.. Barker, the Oculist and
Aurist Leaves for His Home
Office in Cincinnati, Q.

The visit of this celebrated specialist is fast
drawing to close. 1t has been marked by
unparalleled practice in affections of the Eye.
Ear, Nose and Throat. adjusting spectacles and
inserting artificial Eyes. Not only have the
afflicted OF the city taken advantage of his I'M
rivaled skill. but his success has attracted
large number from throughout the State almost
every county being represented among his
patients. While his reputation has been made
by the almost miraculous cures of the blind and
deaf, he is equally successful in the treatment
of the Affections of the
NOSE AND THROAT.
He says the exposed position of these organs
makes them subject TO variety of diseases
which if unattended treated incompetently
are certain seedlings to lung affections which
VII ultimately KILL or at least shorten the golden
hours of life; hence, too much Importance
rot be attached to an early attention of any of
Their affections. no matter how trivial it may at
f. appear. Among the serious
THROAT AFFECTIONS
nay be mentioned Fungus Sore Throat, Syphi-
'etis Sore Throat, Lyrangitis Pharyngitis,
Tonsilitis, Bronchitis, tuberculosis, Ulcerous,
Paralysis of the Vocal Organs. Elongation of the
Uvula, Cleft Palate, Hyptrophy and Atrophy of
tns Tonsils ETC., etc., all of which too serious
to admit of anything less than exact constitu-
t,o.-al and local treatment. In the
NOSE
mey be found polypi, ''afoot," a tumor which
occurs in the mucous membrane It varies much
n size, number and mode of adhesion. Fibrous
polrpi are of compact texture, and do not degen-
e.ate into cancers, The scirrhous true cam
cerous tumors, painful and bleeding. They oc-
Cur at all ages, but more frequent in young
adults The growth manifests great tendency
to extend prolongations into the sinuses of the
nose and face; this is not only dangerous, but
produces great defor1nity.
oZENA
is an ulcer in the nostril that gives off feted
smell. The putrid matter is composed of a
myriad of parasites twormsl If neglected
maltreated the entire nasal passage becomes
eaten away, and the system becomes impreg-
H. ed with their poison.
CATARRH,
which is so common in this changeable climate
receives as much attention than any
other affection to which flesh is heir The great
stumbling block to a cure is false diagnosis. By
some not informed. and those who have sin
fallable cure" every affection of the and
head are called catarrh. This IS quite erroneous.
While it is disease of the mucous membrane,
this membrane anatomically considered. is the
same the skin. and subject to variety OF dis
eases which quite as troublesome as catarrh
Being hid in deep, remote recesses none but the
ski led specialist who is supplied with all modern
appliances. can diagnose them with precision
necessary to prescribe line of treatment for
each special case Right here wish to say
have no one box or bottle from which cure
catarrh. My treatment is rational and exact,
cons titutional as well as local, adapted to the
conditions and complications present, the success
of which is told by my patients, and their name
is legion in this vicinity.